English Language · Idioms and Phrases
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom. When Mr. Ron's house was burned down in the middle of the night, he found himself with his back against the wall.
- 1To be in an unexpectedly beneficial and comfortable situation
- 2To be in a situation where one is forced to speak plainly and directly
- 3To be in a difficult situation where escape or defense is very hard✓
- 4To be in a situation where one receives praise and applause
Correct answer
To be in a difficult situation where escape or defense is very hard
Download Single Question PDF
Save this question and verified answer as a clean study sheet with live clickable link.
Share with Friends & Study Groups
Challenge your peer aspirants on WhatsApp or Telegram to solve this question!
Preparing for English Language?
Practice full-length mock tests with real exam timers, instant score analysis, and all-India ranking.
Want more practice questions on Idioms and Phrases?
Solve complete topic-wise tests with detailed solutions on GkGet.
Related Practice Questions
Recommended practice questions in English Language · Idioms and Phrases